I think I speak for all of us when I say: I hate your friendNot too long after I finished my first 357 Mag copy, I noticed Kifaru's Kutthroat pack used a pretty much identical frame setup as the 357 Mag, but with 26" stays. So, I decided to give it a go, making a pair of the packs this time. One for myself and one for a friend who will be hunting with me in February. I thought that they'd go together quicker this time, but I found myself sewing a step on one bag and getting comfortable with that process, then letting that comfort lead me into a mistake as I carried out the same step on the second bag . The seam ripper saw some use this time around.
I'm in the home stretch (for the bag portion at least), and will probably finish these up tomorrow. Once the bags come together I'll upload some more pictures.
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I think I speak for all of us when I say: I hate your friend
I will split the friendship with you 50/50And if he accidentally get taken out by falling into sinkhole randomly appearing at his front door. Are you looking to fill the position? Asking for a friend.
Fixed that for ya...lol is it a surprise for them? Dang nice gift!I think I speak for all of us when I say: I hate that I am not your friend.
Could you do some video tutorials? Just asking for a friend
I learned to build packs by flipping a few inside out and studying construction. The biggest thing is understanding the sequence in which it all goes together. It’s really not that hard, it requires a bit of a conceptual brain, IMO.I might consider buying a pattern and doing a tutorial on my approach, but I'm honestly not sure what I could show that hasn't been covered elsewhere. Any specific aspects that are a struggle?
If you stare at a pack, maybe turn it inside out, and mentally break it down into individual seams/operations and pieces, you might find that it's simpler than you originally imagined. Since binding panels is generally a final step, it gives you a place to start in figuring out the order of operations taken to produce the final product. Other clues like the number of layers, folds, and direction of folds will also help determine that order of operations.
I learned to build packs by flipping a few inside out and studying construction. The biggest thing is understanding the sequence in which it all goes together. It’s really not that hard, it requires a bit of a conceptual brain, IMO.
I have sewed and constructed a fair number of products including 4 saddles, bags, pack mods, etc and feel like I am competent. However, I think a tutorial on your mindset and approach along with some tips and tricks for those who already know the basics would be incredible. You are next level and there just aren't that many gear fabrication-oriented resources that I have found outside of some of the rip stop by the roll stuff on youtube and some of the hiking/recreational stuff. Noone is making sewing videos for hunters and even though its niche, I would eat up some tips on bombproof construction, multiple Cordura layers, molle alignment etc, etc.I might consider buying a pattern and doing a tutorial on my approach, but I'm honestly not sure what I could show that hasn't been covered elsewhere. Any specific aspects that are a struggle?
If you stare at a pack, maybe turn it inside out, and mentally break it down into individual seams/operations and pieces, you might find that it's simpler than you originally imagined. Since binding panels is generally a final step, it gives you a place to start in figuring out the order of operations taken to produce the final product. Other clues like the number of layers, folds, and direction of folds will also help determine the order of operations.
I have sewed and constructed a fair number of products including 4 saddles, bags, pack mods, etc and feel like I am competent. However, I think a tutorial on your mindset and approach along with some tips and tricks for those who already know the basics would be incredible. You are next level and there just aren't that many gear fabrication-oriented resources that I have found outside of some of the rip stop by the roll stuff on youtube and some of the hiking/recreational stuff. Noone is making sewing videos for hunters and even though its niche, I would eat up some tips on bombproof construction, multiple Cordura layers, molle alignment etc, etc.
I have sewed and constructed a fair number of products including 4 saddles, bags, pack mods, etc and feel like I am competent. However, I think a tutorial on your mindset and approach along with some tips and tricks for those who already know the basics would be incredible. You are next level and there just aren't that many gear fabrication-oriented resources that I have found outside of some of the rip stop by the roll stuff on youtube and some of the hiking/recreational stuff. Noone is making sewing videos for hunters and even though its niche, I would eat up some tips on bombproof construction, multiple Cordura layers, molle alignment etc, etc.
I’ve done a few FaceTime calls helping some guys out. It’s hard to do without someone holding/manipulating the camera for you. Also most of my technique is boring and simple and I’m a mere mortal compared to these pack sewing gurus. I’ve toyed with the idea of doing a full saddle build video but nobody wants to watch a video that long.Wondering if instead of YouTube videos we could arrange a zoom call with some sewing machines. " No, don't pin it like that, pin it like this, pull from this end to keep that seam flat, this is how you bunch the fabric around the machine head to get to that spot etc. That sort of thing. That would be really cool. Difficult to schedule perhaps, but cool idea. Gives me inspiration to get that industrial back out, after breaking the tabletop I was using I went back to the cheap modern singer... And recently broke that trying to sew too heavy with plastic gears.
I'd watch it! I loved Jerry's videos when I first started building. I probably logged a 40 hour week watching that stuff.I’ve done a few FaceTime calls helping some guys out. It’s hard to do without someone holding/manipulating the camera for you. Also most of my technique is boring and simple and I’m a mere mortal compared to these pack sewing gurus. I’ve toyed with the idea of doing a full saddle build video but nobody wants to watch a video that long.
Can confirm I would watch it as well!I’ve done a few FaceTime calls helping some guys out. It’s hard to do without someone holding/manipulating the camera for you. Also most of my technique is boring and simple and I’m a mere mortal compared to these pack sewing gurus. I’ve toyed with the idea of doing a full saddle build video but nobody wants to watch a video that long.
Can confirm I would watch it as well!